Making A Scene

Site Staff Attractions

Desert native Sarah Scheideman founded the Coachella Valley Art Scene, an organization that promotes art, music, and culture through creative venues and events, in 2008. Here, she shares what she loves about the valley.

A Return To Pleasantville

Color and an element of surprise add panache to a 1960s classic

Morris Newman Modernism

Homeowners don’t always fall in love with their dream houses at first sight. Even houses with good lines and great views may need time to win our affection.

The Revolution Heads Uptown

Palm Springs' Uptown Design District has blossomed into a thriving community of shops, restaurants, and bars

Emily Surface Shopping

With the Palm Springs renaissance in full swing, it’s no surprise that the Uptown Design District has blossomed into a thriving community of shops, restaurants, and bars.

A Healthy Restoration

A Donald Wexler financial building from the 1970s has a new life as the new Eisenhower Health Center at South Palm Canyon

Stewart Weiner Modernism

A midcentury structure is reimagined, remaining true to the architect’s early vision and incorporating period-appropriate art.

A Generation of Leaders

These inventive achievers meld fresh ideas and a strong work ethic to help shape the valley’s future

Kathy Strong Social Scene

Every four years, Palm Springs Life celebrates the Coachella Valley’s newest generation of up-and-coming inspirational stars.